Home Style
by Debbie L. Sklar

It’s over. The leftover turkey has had its last hurrah (thank goodness), the Christmas tree is on its way to being recycled, and the house needs to be restored after all the holiday parties and get togethers.

Start by spraying a pleasant room fragrance from Heather’s Natural & Organic Cleaning Products to eliminate odors. Heather’s 70 percent Organic Magni-Fi-Scents give a boost to any room needing a little help. Available in four delicious scents, Ocean, Citrus, Forest, Orchard Blossom ($7.00 for 7 oz.) at Mother’s Markets, Henry’s, and Whole Foods stores.

Now that holiday decor has been stored, the walls might be a bit dull. The Fingerhut Gallery in La Jolla has the latest in Dr. Seuss serigraphs: Self Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man Shaving limited edition serigraph on canvas (framed $1,095, unframed, $695); Joseph Katz and His Coat of Many Colors, limited edition serigraph on canvas (framed $7,825, unframed $6,900); and Green Eggs and Ham limited edition lithograph on paper (framed $475, unframed $325). 800/774-2278.

Not into Seuss? How about a custom home theater system? Bring the popcorn and watch a movie on a complete system with surround sound, plasma TV, DVD, and a receiver from The Home Theater Store in Solana Beach (starting at $10,000). 858/259-3640.

A comfortable new sofa in a soft print or rich solid can brighten the long days of winter ahead. At Cedros Design in Solana Beach, Barb Drosman says the craze of the moment is red and round. Try a three-piece curved sectional seating six or more (starting at $3,500). 858/259-7503.

All right, so the holidays are over but your list of good deeds doesn’t have to be. Visit Glorious Antiques in La Jolla where hundreds of consignment items ranging from armoires to exquisite china can be discovered. At the same time, you will be benefiting the San Diego Humane Society. 858/459-2222. Ark Antiques in La Jolla is another animal loving non-profit where you’ll find everything from period furniture to paintings to fine crystal. 858/459-7755. Also, try The Country Friends store located in historic downtown Rancho Santa Fe where treasures abound. All proceeds from consignment items go toward San Diego charities. 858/756-1192.

Clean-up holiday messes with a variety of new vacuums and steamers. Eureka has the Atlantis, a folding looped handle design makes it an easy-to-use extractor right out of the box — just add water (starting at $199). The limited edition Retro Vac is a high performance and hip vacuum for the style-conscious consumer, or those looking to add a touch of retro sophistication to their homes. It offers 1950s charm with power that stacks up to modern-day home cleaning needs ($199) both available at Bed Bath & Beyond stores throughout San Diego. www.bedbathandbeyond.com.

With all the time you spend coming and going, a new front door might be in order. Designer Doors in Encinitas offers a wide assortment of elegant custom doors, hand carved on both sides. Materials are hand-hewn by craftsmen who use time-honored techniques. 760-633-1474.